Bare-necked Umbrellabird
NameBare-necked Umbrellabird
Common NameBare-necked Umbrellabird
Scientific NameCephalopterus glabricollis
FamilyCotingidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)40.5
Weight (g)400
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a large, forward-curving crest that covers the bill. They possess a prominent, inflatable, bare orange-red wattle on the throat, which is covered in short, scale-like feathers. Females are similar but duller, with a smaller crest and wattle.
Vocalization / CallKnown for deep, booming calls, often described as a low "hoo" or "oomph" sound, sometimes followed by a guttural croak. They also produce a variety of grunts and whistles.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesLarge black crest, Bare orange-red throat wattle, All-black plumage, Large size
Description
This large, all-black cotinga is characterized by a prominent crest that overhangs its bill and a striking bare, orange-red wattle on its throat. It typically perches silently in the mid-canopy of humid montane forests, primarily feeding on fruits.
